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Update: #MNUFC prepares for #MLSCupPlayoffs Game 2 against Seattle during Thursday’s training session in Blaine. Only absence is Carlos Harvey (knee), who was rehabbing on the side. Sam Shashoua, Devin Padelford are back from loans. #Loons leave for Washington on Saturday, with game Monday.

Gophers football: Deven Eastern, Jalen Logan-Redding gutting out final year NFL prospects have seen their numbers slip, but inside defensive lineman earn high marks from teammates.

“They scratch and claw.”

Story: #Gophers veteran defensive
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How much money do new Minnesota United players make? Dominik Fitz and Nectar Triantis are the two highest earners.

Post: How much money do new #MNUFC players make?

Dominik Fitz and Nectar Triantis are among the #Loons’ top eight, per MLS PA data. But early returns on the field has Triantis outperforming Fitz, including in #MLSCupPlayoffs
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No-call in Loons playoff win draws criticism from Eric Ramsay After MNFUC won Game 1 of their playoff series with Seattle, coach disregarded his habit of reviewing plays before issuing an opinion.

Eric Ramsay rarely comments on officiating, but #MNUFC head coach has now twice criticized calls by referee Alexis Da Silva. First in U.S. Open Cup semifinal; now it's #MLSCupPlayoffs, which won't sting as much given #Loons shootout win.

Follow-up story:
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Loons beat Seattle in dramatic penalty kicks to win Game 1 Minnesota United loves penalty kicks in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The fourth-seeded Loons and fifth-seeded Sounders played to a scoreless draw in Game 1 of a MLS Cup Playoffs first-round series, but Mi…

#Loons love PKs in #MLSCupPlayoffs

After a scoreless draw with #Sounders, #MNUFC beats Seattle 3-2 in penalty kicks to capture Game 1 of its first-round series on Monday. Dayne St. Clair made one save, while three scored for #Loons.

Initial game story:
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#MNUFC preview vs. Seattle:

#MLSCupPlayoffs begin in St. Paul on Monday night. #Loons have home-field advantage, but Sounders are considered favorites. Scouting report, form guide, top quote, recent matchups. Plus, a prediction.
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“STOP EFFING PASSING BACKWARDS!” — signed Big Ange

and … that was my joke

can’t believe San Diego FC stole the Minnesota Vikings’ Skol chant. how dare they

love these Portland kits

flipped over to San Diego-Portland for the lineups and the news of Chucky Lozano not in the team was treated like a footnote. ohkay

Has this Minnesota United team peaked? One of MLS’ best teams through the summer, the Loons have not been the same since September.

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Has this #Loons team peaked?

#MNUFC has not been the same since the transfer of Tani Oluwaseyi to Spain and United’s misery in U.S. Open Cup semifinal. Now, a seasoned Seattle Sounders side comes to St. Paul as favorites in #MLSCupPlayoffs series.
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Michael Boxall, Wil Trapp to return to Minnesota United in 2026 At the beginning of October, the MLS Players Assocaition released its list of players headed toward free agency at the end of this season. Minnesota United stalwarts Wil Trapp and Michael Boxall we…

Bulletin: Veterans Michael Boxall and Wil Trapp set to return to #MNUFC for the 2026 season.
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News: #MNUFC said Thursday it has signed midfielder Joaquin Pereyra to a contract extension through 2028 season, with a club option for 2029.

Context: The #Loons top playmaker received interest from Turkey this summer, but now has deal to stay in Minnesota for years to come.

Annunciation ties unite Gophers, community in grief and hope After the shooting, players met victims while volunteering at Annunciation’s annual September Fest. “It was a very humbling experience,” linebacker Devon Williams said.

#Gophers ❤️‍🩹 Annunciation Church

Fletcher Merkel loved the USC upset, and it’s now a cherished memory after he died in mass shooting; former U lineman Matt Stommes was in sanctuary and protected others; PJ Fleck and players give back to the community.

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while the sparse crowd in suburban Chicago was probably expected, I think it shows how this league can have some pretty soft support

Gophers football: P.J. Fleck corrects Iowa fans over fair catch kerfuffle UMN coach likes to correct Iowa fans wearing T-shirts that read, ‘It wasn’t a fair catch,’ a reference to the U’s 2023 victory in Iowa City.

“That was actually a correct call.”

Story: When #Gophers coach PJ Fleck sees #Hawkeyes fans in those fair catch T-shirts, he can’t help but set the record straight.
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Tottenham wear garden (variety) blue

Loons limp into MLS Cup Playoffs with 2-1 loss to L.A. Galaxy Minnesota United’s effort to climb the Western Conference standings on Decision Day started off as poorly as possible Saturday night. The fourth-place Loons trailed last-place Los Angeles Galaxy 1-…

Limping into playoffs.

With a 2-1 loss to last-place #LAGalaxy on Decision Day, #MNUFC has managed only one win in its last four #MLS matches. Now, the #Loons have to face nemesis Seattle Sounders in first round of #MLSCupPlayoffs.

Recap:
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Was Gophers’ victory over No. 25 Nebraska worth storming the field? For Minnesota fans at Huntington Bank Stadium for a 24-6 victory, the answer was emphatic. “I love it,” head coach P.J. Fleck said.

#Gophers reignited debate in upset win over No. 25 Nebraska: Was it worth a field storming?

It’s a never-ending debate: the fun police vs. fun-loving folk. Minnesota has done it pretty much ever other year, with this one least justified.

Follow-up story:
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“I don’t care. I love it!”

Video: #Gophers fans dance on the field to Icona Pop after a 24-6 win over No. 25 Nebraska at Huntington Bank Stadium on Friday night.

Gophers run over No. 25 Nebraska in a 24-6 win Behind a dominant pass rush and a rejuvenated running game, Minnesota ran over No. 25 Nebraska 24-6 on Friday at Huntington Bank Stadium.

A SIX PACK.

Behind a dominate pass rush and a rejuvenated running game, #Gophers beat Nebraska for a sixth straight time, 24-6, on Friday night. Minnesota owned the 25th-ranked Cornhuskers, especially in the trenches.

Game story:
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The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time. We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon),  and Matt Leaf, co-host...

Podcast: Last week, I joined the @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social to talk about some big-picture topics surrounding #MNUFC. Supporters should give it a listen while getting ready for Decision Day and the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs. theloonybinpod.com

Loons at L.A. Galaxy: Keys to match, storylines and a prediction Minnesota United at Los Angeles Galaxy When: 8 p.m. CT Saturday Where: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, Calif. Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 73 degrees, clear…

#MNUFC preview vs. L.A. Galaxy:

Going into Decision Day, #Loons can still climb as high as second seed in the West 📈 Kelvin Yeboah is in line for a return to the field before MLS Cup Playoffs ⚽️ Many more items ➕

And a prediction:
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Note: #MNUFC goalie Dayne St. Clair has been named a finalist for the "Celebrating Impact" series and his work in the community. On his behalf, Audi will be making a $50,000 donation to the nonprofit organization of his choice, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities.

Five angles on Gophers’ success and failures in the transfer portal John Nestor is Minnesota’s primary transfer success story this season.

Analysis » At halfway point of the season, how have #Gophers fared with new players via the transfer portal?

A couple of success stories, more misses in the trenches and others still needing development. Here’s a look at some of the angles at play:
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Instead of Gophers, Minnesotan Emmett Johnson starring at Nebraska Johnson is top five in the Big Ten in carries, yards and touchdowns.

Story: Did #Gophers miss out on Emmett Johnson?

It's complicated ...

No big schools offered the Holy Angels running back until Nebraska did at the last minute. While the U went in different directions at that position, Johnson is now starring for #Huskers.
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Gophers football: Nebraska coach Matt Rhule deals with Penn State questions A linebacker at Penn State from 1994-97, Rhule also has worked with Nittany Lions’ athletic director Pat Kraft.

Notebook: Nebraska coach Matt Rhule faces Penn State questions before #Gophers game ❓ PJ Fleck and Rhule are friends and went to a Kenny Chesney concert in Las Vegas last summer 🎤 Praise for versatile U defensive back Jai’Onte’ McMillan 🏈 www.twincities.com/2025/10/13/g...

Koi Perich’s pick-six aids Gophers comeback win over Purdue Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey told his close friend and U safety Koi Perich in the locker room pregame that Perich was going get an interception return for a touchdown against Purdue on Saturda…

Koi's Comeback.

With extremely high expectations this season and a low moment in Cal loss, #Gophers star safety Koi Perich showed how much of a game changer he can still be with game-winning pick-six in 27-20 win over Purdue on homecoming Saturday.

Game story:
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Plans for St. Paul’s Allianz Field: A bakery, pizzeria, garden, ice rink Regardless of what plans may come, construction equipment is on the ground turning earth for three new structures.

Article from @FrederickMelo: Plans around #MNUFC’s Allianz Field: A bakery, pizzeria, garden, ice rink and more.
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